Day

Place

Activity Description

Stay

 

Sun, July 8

 

New Haven, CT

Arrive at Bradley International Airport. Transportation provided by ACES International employees and brought to New Haven, CT to the Yale Dorms.  Students settle in and relax. Dinner will be provided in a family style manner. With a Grand Welcome from the International Team followed by evening activities for introductions.

 

 

Yale

Dormitory

 

 

Mon, July 9

 

 

 

New Haven, CT

Theatre/Music/Dance Classes in the morning. After breakfast, students greet international team leaders and walk to ACES ECA to attend classes from 9:00 to 12:00PM. During, lunch, students are able to spend time with students from ECA and get to develop new friendships. After lunch, students walk through Yale Campus to the heart of New Haven (Broadway St) and explore New Haven. For dinner, the group will go to a great dinner place, famous for local cuisine.

 

 

 

Yale

Dormitory

 

 

Tues, July 10

 

 

New Haven, CT

Theatre/Music/Dance Classes in the morning.

This afternoon, we head to Yale University, an Ivy League university. Founded in 1701, it is one of the oldest institutions of higher education. From there we take a private tour of Yale. After the tour we head back to the dorms for a rest. This evening we have a game night planned, which includes BINGO, Heads-up, UNO, and other fun group games, including a pizza party and an ice cream social!

 

 

 

Yale

Dormitory

 

 

 

Wed, July 11

 

 

New Haven, CT

Theatre/Music/Dance Classes in the afternoon.

This morning, we will visit the Yale Art Gallery along with fellow ECA students. This art gallery has a collection of a variety of different art, including African, Asian, European, American, contemporary and modern art. We will be able to examine this art up close and critique it from an Anthropological view. Afterward, we will head back to ECA for lunch and begin class.  

 

 

Yale

Dormitory

 

 

Thur, July 12

 

 

New Haven, CT

Theatre/Music/Dance Classes in the morning.

Tonight we will head to the Shubert Theatre and see a performance. The Shubert Theatre is a well-known establishment that has produced an abundant amount of performances and talent. It is the Broadway link of Connecticut to the professional world of Theatre.     

 

 

Yale

Dormitory

Fri, July 13

New Haven, CT

Theatre/Music/Dance Classes in the morning.

After classes, we will be able to explore New Haven to the fullest. This is the time where students are allowed to have free time and choose whether to stay in the dorms or go out shopping under supervision. Once dinner is over, students will attend a movie night where all students gather to watch a movie with popcorn, candy and beverages. 

 

 

Yale

Dormitory

Sat, July 14

New York City

Today, we will head to New York City, one of the most iconic places throughout the world. We arrive at Grand Central Station, the most iconic train station ever built, at around 11:00 am. We then travel to Times Square and explore the culture of NYC. From there we will head to Central Park for a picnic lunch. Afterward, students have free time to explore the park, observe society, ad experience the American culture. Explore NYC further with dinner in the evening.

Yale

Dormitory

 

 

Sun, July 15

 

 

New Haven, CT

Sleep late and have a rest from the long day yesterday. After a late breakfast, we visit the town of Mystic. Here, we will be able to go to tour the historic fishing village of Old New England and ocean life. After lunch, students have the chance to explore the beautiful and historic town, followed by a stop in Essex, another popular seaside destination. Dinner this evening in the dorms.

 

 

Yale

Dormitory

 

 

 

Mon, July 16

 

 

 

New Haven, CT

Theatre/Music/Dance Classes in the morning.

Today, we will visit the Yale Peabody Museum, a natural history museum where people come far and wide to expand their knowledge and education through the means of this viewing this diverse collection. These collections range from Indian artifacts to Egyptian art, to birds, to dinosaurs.   Dinner in the dorms followed by evening social activities.

 

 

Yale

Dormitory

 

 

Tues,July 17

 

 

New Haven, CT

Theatre/Music/Dance Classes in the morning.

Tonight we will have dinner before heading to the famous town of Ivoryton. Students can meet with actors from Ivoryton Playhouse and see the production of Grease, the most successful movie musical of all time. Afterward, a return to the dorms.

 

 

Yale

Dormitory

 

 

 

Sun, July 22

 

 

Boston, MA New Haven, CT

This morning we will be traveling to Cambridge MA, home of Harvard University and MIT. Harvard and MIT are well-known Ivy League schools that develop leaders around the globe. After the tour, we will walk the Cambridge Square, explore the historic area, and a walk alongside the river overlooking Boston.

 

 

Yale

Dormitory

 

 

Mon, July 23

 

 

 

New Haven, CT

Theatre/Music/Dance Classes in the morning.

This afternoon, we experience an ECA Field Day on campus for competitive games. Students have the chance to participate in many fun outdoor activities such as kickball, dodge ball, Frisbee, football, and soccer. ECA will host professional soccer players from New Haven’s Professional Soccer Team and National Champions, Elm City Express.

 

 

Yale

Dormitory

 

 

Tues, July 24

 

 

New Haven, CT

Theatre/Music/Dance Classes in the morning.

Today, we will head to Fairfield CT to view what a New England town looks like. Fairfield is a great place to walk around and relax during a nice summer day. Here we will visit the famous ice cream ship known as the Milkcraft. Afterward, we visit Fairfield University and experience a VIP tour through campus and its facilities.   

 

 

Yale

Dormitory

 

 

Wed, July 25

 

 

New Haven, CT

Theatre/Music/Dance Classes in the morning.

After class we travel to Branford, Connecticut where we will a hike along the famous Trolley Trail. Once there, students can explore and take pictures of the great outdoors. For lunch, you will be provided a BBQ meal where students have the chance to experience an outdoor American barbecue.

 

 

Yale

Dormitory

 

 

Thur, July 26

 

 

 

 

New Haven, CT

 

Today, we will visit Albertus Magnus College for an introduction to the president and vice president of the college. Students receive a comprehensive seminar on college readiness and the college application process. Admissions officers are on hand to speak with students directly and ask questions individually about their goals for college.

 

 

Yale

Dormitory

 

 

Fri, July 27

 

 

New Haven, CT

Theatre/Music/Dance Classes in the morning.

Today, we finalize your work in class in preparation of the all-day Arts Festival at ECA as a culminating celebration of the International Arts Summer Institute. Here you will be able show your work to the public.

 

 

Yale

Dormitory

 

 

Sat, July 28

 

New Haven, CT

This morning we say our goodbyes as some of you board a plane home. Breakfast and transportation will be provided. We hope you had an amazing experience as well as a rewarding and fun time with us! Photos and group celebrations are necessary as students find it hard to leave their new friends and teachers. We hope to see you again and wish you all the best! After we all eat breakfast together our group will divide as some students leave for the airport, while others prepare for DC tomorrow.

Yale Dormitory

 

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